Mama Africa (2002)

7.0/10 78 min Drama

Overview

In 1997, six African women pledged that in the first year of the new millennium they would tell their stories, stories by African women. They called their series "Mama Africa" and drew their tales from the depths of their hearts. The result is a groundbreaking initiative bringing together the incredibly fresh talents of six female directors from the vast and diverse continent of Africa.

Cast

Queen Latifah

Host

Ivan D. Lucas

(segment "Raya")

Denise Newman

Salaama (segment "Raya")

Oscar Petersen

Joe (segment "Raya")

Graham Weir

(segment "Raya")

Cindy Sampson

Molly McBride (segment "Riches")

Brian Bovell

Olu (segment "Hang Time")

Seputla Sebogodi

Daddy (segment "Hang Time")

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